Sociologists have noted a shift in Ukrainians' attitudes toward the war.

The majority of respondents (69%) continue to believe in Ukraine's ability to repel Russia's attack. However, there is an increasing expression of war fatigue among the populace.

This is reported by RBK-Ukraine citing data from a survey conducted by the Sociological Group "Rating".

Belief in Ukraine's victory has not significantly changed over the past year; 24% of respondents reported an increase in their faith, 23% a decrease, while 49% stated that their views remained unchanged.

Results of the Qualitative Study

Sociologists note that the prospects for resolving the war appear quite vague and uncertain, with people living in a state of constant tension. Regardless of age, gender, or region, respondents express fatigue and a noticeable sense of apathy. They acknowledge that the initial surge of combat spirit that arose at the war's onset has somewhat diminished.

"In general, it is more about the desire to believe in victory rather than faith in victory itself. The narrative of ending the war as soon as possible by any means is becoming more prevalent. The very definition of victory has also changed - it is no longer about returning to the borders of 1991 but rather about ending the acute phase of the war and halting the enemy's advance into the country," the authors of the study stated.

The Sociological Group "Rating" has initiated a series of periodic nationwide sociological studies. These studies address various aspects of Ukrainian life during the war: the overall state of affairs, visions for the future, regional perceptions, factors of unity and division, and more.

In the first wave (November 20 - December 4, 2024), a combined survey was conducted, consisting of two stages: a telephone survey with a nationwide sample (2,000 respondents) plus additional sub-samples for 9 frontline and border regions (400 respondents each). In total, 5,600 respondents participated.

The margin of error is no more than 2.2% for the sample of 2,000 respondents and no more than 4.9% for the sub-samples of 400 respondents.

It should be noted that discussions about ending Russia's war against Ukraine intensified after Donald Trump was elected President of the United States three months ago, who promised a peace agreement within 24 hours. During this period, hostilities at the front only escalated, as did the shelling of Ukrainian cities.